Comments on: Daughter Judie Handmade Sterling Silver Styli Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:52:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: mphickmanjr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14922 mphickmanjr Tue, 13 May 2003 00:22:41 +0000 #comment-14922 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by jpeskin </em> [B]I'm afriad the IrDA protocol used by most hand-helds is not compatible with remote control (long range) infrared signals. So I'm sorry but this is not possible. Jonah Streamzap, Inc. [/B]</blockquote> Jonah, I'm not sure if you mean that it won't work with your USB IR receiver, but you can ActiveSync with IR using a serial adapter. I've done so myself when I ran out of USB ports.

Originally posted by jpeskin
[B]I’m afriad the IrDA protocol used by most hand-helds is not compatible with remote control (long range) infrared signals. So I’m sorry but this is not possible.

Jonah
Streamzap, Inc. [/B]

Jonah, I’m not sure if you mean that it won’t work with your USB IR receiver, but you can ActiveSync with IR using a serial adapter. I’ve done so myself when I ran out of USB ports.

]]> By: The Reader http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14921 The Reader Mon, 12 May 2003 19:45:46 +0000 #comment-14921 What a POS product, I'd have to agree with the review. Looks like the type of stuff you'd find in Walmart electronics section. What a POS product, I’d have to agree with the review. Looks like the type of stuff you’d find in Walmart electronics section.

]]> By: jpeskin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14920 jpeskin Sat, 10 May 2003 20:05:26 +0000 #comment-14920 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by kstuart </em> <strong>[B]ATI</strong> (the people who make the top-rated Graphics Card) also make a very similar product, except that it uses RF instead of IR, and thus does not have to be aimed at the PC - in fact, RF can usually be used through a wall, allowing one to control a PC app (such as DVD player or CD player) from the next room. ATI's remote is included with most of their "All-In-Wonder" line of Graphics Cards. [/B]</blockquote> Keep in mind that there is a key advantage with infrared: If you have a learning Universal Remote, you can learn our infrared codes. Then you can control your PC using your own universal remote. You won't be able to do that with ATI. Also, consider that ATI's primary motivation is supporting their own MultiMediaCenter software. They occasionally support other software, but that's not their focus. If you want the freedom to use as many programs as possible, then Streamzap is for you. Jonah Streamzap, Inc.

Originally posted by kstuart
[B]ATI (the people who make the top-rated Graphics Card) also make a very similar product, except that it uses RF instead of IR, and thus does not have to be aimed at the PC – in fact, RF can usually be used through a wall, allowing one to control a PC app (such as DVD player or CD player) from the next room.

ATI’s remote is included with most of their “All-In-Wonder” line of Graphics Cards. [/B]

Keep in mind that there is a key advantage with infrared:

If you have a learning Universal Remote, you can learn our infrared codes. Then you can control your PC using your own universal remote.

You won’t be able to do that with ATI.

Also, consider that ATI’s primary motivation is supporting their own MultiMediaCenter software. They occasionally support other software, but that’s not their focus.

If you want the freedom to use as many programs as possible, then Streamzap is for you.

Jonah
Streamzap, Inc.

]]> By: jpeskin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14919 jpeskin Sat, 10 May 2003 20:03:09 +0000 #comment-14919 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by kappasig_gn_1304 </em> [B]Are you able to use the cursor keys to navigate menus inside a DVD movie on a player like Inter-Video or ATI? And what good are the number buttons? Are you able to type in a number of a song in WinAmp or something and have it go straight to that song? [/B]</blockquote> Yes, you can use the arrow keys to navigate through DVD programs like InterVideo's WinDVD, PowerDVD, ATI MultiMediaCenter, etc. Typically, the arrow buttons act much like the arrow buttons on your keyboard. The number keys are not useful in most applications, but they are VERY helpful in some. For example: Winamp3: you can type in the track number and go directly to that song (this requires our plugin for winamp3) Hauppage WinTV : select TV channels PowerPoint: Go to a paricular slide number some DVD programs: select DVD chapter number ATI MultiMediaCenter: select TV channel, and some other features Jonah Streamzap, Inc.

Originally posted by kappasig_gn_1304
[B]Are you able to use the cursor keys to navigate menus inside a DVD movie on a player like Inter-Video or ATI?

And what good are the number buttons? Are you able to type in a number of a song in WinAmp or something and have it go straight to that song? [/B]

Yes, you can use the arrow keys to navigate through DVD programs like InterVideo’s WinDVD, PowerDVD, ATI MultiMediaCenter, etc. Typically, the arrow buttons act much like the arrow buttons on your keyboard.

The number keys are not useful in most applications, but they are VERY helpful in some. For example:

Winamp3: you can type in the track number and go directly to that song (this requires our plugin for winamp3)

Hauppage WinTV : select TV channels

PowerPoint: Go to a paricular slide number

some DVD programs: select DVD chapter number

ATI MultiMediaCenter: select TV channel, and some other features

Jonah
Streamzap, Inc.

]]> By: jpeskin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14918 jpeskin Sat, 10 May 2003 19:57:53 +0000 #comment-14918 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by CK99 </em> <strong>Is it possible to use the IR receiver to wirelessly sync a pocketpc with Activesync? </strong></blockquote> I'm afriad the IrDA protocol used by most hand-helds is not compatible with remote control (long range) infrared signals. So I'm sorry but this is not possible. Jonah Streamzap, Inc.

Originally posted by CK99
Is it possible to use the IR receiver to wirelessly sync a pocketpc with Activesync?

I’m afriad the IrDA protocol used by most hand-helds is not compatible with remote control (long range) infrared signals. So I’m sorry but this is not possible.

Jonah
Streamzap, Inc.

]]> By: Sneezer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14917 Sneezer Fri, 09 May 2003 19:15:47 +0000 #comment-14917 I have the Radeon 8500 AIW 128mb card, and I can say that the ATI remote is great. It has full mouse control of your pointer, which is pretty neat. Works very well with the ATI software suite bundled with the card, but the remote software is customizable to pull up any app. The RF feature is great, no line of sight needed. Also no interference with my RF Logitech keyboard and mouse either. The remote also feels pretty solid in your hand, and came with batteries. I have the Radeon 8500 AIW 128mb card, and I can say that the ATI remote is great. It has full mouse control of your pointer, which is pretty neat. Works very well with the ATI software suite bundled with the card, but the remote software is customizable to pull up any app. The RF feature is great, no line of sight needed. Also no interference with my RF Logitech keyboard and mouse either. The remote also feels pretty solid in your hand, and came with batteries.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14916 Julie Fri, 09 May 2003 12:16:10 +0000 #comment-14916 You can use the nav pad to move your cursor around in any app, just like a mouse. The number pad seems useless to me... You can use the nav pad to move your cursor around in any app, just like a mouse.

The number pad seems useless to me…

]]> By: kappasig_gn_1304 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14915 kappasig_gn_1304 Fri, 09 May 2003 09:10:14 +0000 #comment-14915 Are you able to use the cursor keys to navigate menus inside a DVD movie on a player like Inter-Video or ATI? And what good are the number buttons? Are you able to type in a number of a song in WinAmp or something and have it go straight to that song? Are you able to use the cursor keys to navigate menus inside a DVD movie on a player like Inter-Video or ATI?

And what good are the number buttons? Are you able to type in a number of a song in WinAmp or something and have it go straight to that song?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14914 Julie Thu, 08 May 2003 02:40:10 +0000 #comment-14914 Sorry guys, no luck getting the IR receiver to allow me to sync a Pocket PC. I couldn't figure out what comport the module was actually using. I looked in XPs system hardware properties, but I ran into a deadend. Allowing ActiveSync to search for an available comport didn't work either... :o Sorry guys, no luck getting the IR receiver to allow me to sync a Pocket PC. I couldn’t figure out what comport the module was actually using. I looked in XPs system hardware properties, but I ran into a deadend. Allowing ActiveSync to search for an available comport didn’t work either… :o

]]> By: mphickmanjr http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14913 mphickmanjr Thu, 08 May 2003 01:38:05 +0000 #comment-14913 In response to CK99, I know that you can sync through IR attached to serial port, but I'm not sure if it will work with USB. It should, since it is an IR connection regardless... And in response to kstuart, the ATI Remote Wonder will work whether there is an ATI Radeon card installed or not. You used to be able to purchase them separately for around $50, but at last check they were out of stock, but this is an awesome remote... In response to CK99, I know that you can sync through IR attached to serial port, but I’m not sure if it will work with USB. It should, since it is an IR connection regardless…

And in response to kstuart, the ATI Remote Wonder will work whether there is an ATI Radeon card installed or not. You used to be able to purchase them separately for around $50, but at last check they were out of stock, but this is an awesome remote…

]]> By: kstuart http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14912 kstuart Wed, 07 May 2003 20:53:12 +0000 #comment-14912 <strong>ATI</strong> (the people who make the top-rated Graphics Card) also make a very similar product, except that it uses RF instead of IR, and thus does not have to be aimed at the PC - in fact, RF can usually be used through a wall, allowing one to control a PC app (such as DVD player or CD player) from the next room. ATI's remote is included with most of their "All-In-Wonder" line of Graphics Cards. ATI (the people who make the top-rated Graphics Card) also make a very similar product, except that it uses RF instead of IR, and thus does not have to be aimed at the PC – in fact, RF can usually be used through a wall, allowing one to control a PC app (such as DVD player or CD player) from the next room.

ATI’s remote is included with most of their “All-In-Wonder” line of Graphics Cards.

]]> By: denivan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14911 denivan Wed, 07 May 2003 17:25:21 +0000 #comment-14911 For those with a SonyEricsson T68i and a bluetooth enabled PC, use this freeware tool : <a href="http://www.christersson.org/software_pccontrol.asp">http://www.christersson.org/software_pccontrol.asp</a> It'll turn your phone into a remote which is great for using when playing songs in winamp or playing movies in mediaplayer. It's also great for PowerPoint presentations and...it has a higher geek factor ! :wow: For those with a SonyEricsson T68i and a bluetooth enabled PC, use this freeware tool : http://www.christersson.org/software_pccontrol.asp

It’ll turn your phone into a remote which is great for using when playing songs in winamp or playing movies in mediaplayer. It’s also great for PowerPoint presentations and…it has a higher geek factor ! :wow:

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14910 Julie Wed, 07 May 2003 15:31:16 +0000 #comment-14910 Good question. I never even considered that it might! I'll give that a try tonight and see if it works. Good question. I never even considered that it might! I’ll give that a try tonight and see if it works.

]]> By: CK99 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14909 CK99 Wed, 07 May 2003 15:06:00 +0000 #comment-14909 Is it possible to use the IR receiver to wirelessly sync a pocketpc with Activesync? Is it possible to use the IR receiver to wirelessly sync a pocketpc with Activesync?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2001/03/21/daughter_judie_handmade_sterling_silver_styli_review/comment-page-1/#comment-14908 Julie Wed, 07 May 2003 03:27:17 +0000 #comment-14908 Post your comments here on the Streamzap PC Remote Review. <a href="http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/streamzap-review.html">http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/streamzap-review.html</a> Just click the POST REPLY button on this page. Post your comments here on the Streamzap PC Remote Review.

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